Cubey Journal
An honest carry-on checklist for Australian travellers, organised by category, with notes on the 100ml liquid rule, ABF prohibited items, and what changes by trip type.
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Twelve carry-on space-saving tactics, ranked by impact, with the percentage gain each one delivers. Stacked, they free 40-50 percent more effective volume in a 40L bag.
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Packing light isn't discipline; it's a decision framework. Three filters (wear-on-plane, buy-at-destination, mid-trip laundry) typically eliminate 30-40 percent of what most travellers pack. Plus the Rick Steves skip-list.
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Most travellers waste roughly 20 percent of their carry-on capacity. Not because the bag is too small, but because they pack like the bag is one room rather than a system. The tactical 8-step version, sized for the Australian 7kg cap.
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The 7kg cap is universal across AU airlines. The size limits aren't. Full 2026 airline-by-airline breakdown of carry-on rules, personal item allowances, and ABF prohibited items.
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